Definition of Maudlin

showing or expressing too much emotion especially in a foolish or annoying way

Examples of Maudlin in a sentence

The girl’s performance was so maudlin that people started to boo her off the stage.  🔊

Upon being dumped by his girlfriend, Jason started to act in a maudlin behavior that annoyed everyone.  🔊

Sarah is such a drama queen that she behaves in a maudlin way to even the smallest incident.  🔊

When John drinks too many glasses of wine, he has a habit of telling maudlin stories that make him appear quite silly.  🔊

If you catch Edgar in a maudlin mood, you will find him very annoying.  🔊

Even though the reality show about the fives sisters is quite maudlin, it is still watched by millions of people each week.  🔊

I could not enjoy the movie because it was so maudlin it came across as incredibly foolish.  🔊

When the critics reviewed the singer’s latest album, they referred to it as a maudlin collection that would either bring listeners to tears or make them scream in anger.  🔊

Jane rarely talks about her dead husband because she hates to get maudlin in front of people.  🔊

Although Mitch loves Jessica, he does not like to be around her when she is putting on a maudlin performance for her friends.  🔊

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